Admitted Short Course

Congratulations, Spartan! You've been admitted to a Short Course Program! We are so excited to have you on campus in January 2019.

The following information is vital to your admission to the American Semester Program Short Courses. In order to ensure your participation in January's program, you must complete all required steps.

You will be notified via email of any processing changes, program updates, or other relevant information regarding your time at MSU.

IMPORTANT: pay special attention to the deadlines and requirements of each step. If you have any questions, please contact us immediately.

Submit your confirmation deposit by November 19, 2018.

Your spot in the program is not guaranteed until you submit your confirmation deposit. The deadline to submit your Confirmation Deposit is November 19, 2018 at 5:00pm EST!

As stated in your Official Acceptance Letter sent to you via email, a $300 USD nonrefundable deposit is required in order to secure your spot in the program. This deposit will be put toward your full program fee, meaning that you only owe $3,400 USD once you have submitted your Confirmation Deposit.

Click here to access our payment website to submit your payment with a credit card or ACH bank transfer. To submit your Confirmation Deposit, click on “Short Course Payments & Registrations,” then “Short Course Confirmation Deposit”. Choose the course to which you have been accepted, enter $300 followed by your payment information.

Alternatively, you can submit your confirmation deposit with a wire transfer. When you make your wire transfer, please also email a copy of your transfer receipt to clockkel(at)msu.edu. Be sure to include transfer and administrative fees on top of your payment. These fees vary by bank and money transfer organizations. Use the following account information when making your transfer:

Book your travel to East Lansing, MI.

You are required to be in East Lansing January 6 - 25, 2019 to participate in your Short Course program! Please read the following Arrival and Departure details before booking your travel. It is not necessary for you to arrive in East Lansing before January 6, but it is your choice if you choose to do so. Housing for the program is only available January 6-27.

Departure Date: January 26, 2019Check out time from residence hall: 12:00pm

The American Semester Program will not provide transportation from campus to departure locations. However, taxis, Ubers, and Lyft rides are very affordable in the area. See below for approximate costs.

Taxi from Campus to Michigan Flyer Stop: around $10.00

Taxi from Campus to Lansing Airport: around $30.00

Using UberX or Lyft will be slightly cheaper, unless surge pricing is in effect.

Check your Immigration Requirements.

To travel to the United States and participate in this program, you will need a valid passport and either authorization through ESTA or a tourist visa.

If you are a passport holder of a member country of the US Visa Waiver Program, you are eligible to apply for ESTA. ESTA is an electronic authorization waiving a visa that is affordable and electronically connected to your passport number.

NOTE: If you are a passport holder of a country that is not a member of the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you will require a visa to enter the US and participate in the program. You will also require a visa if you are a passport holder of a country that is in the, but have traveled to or have a nationality of Iraq, Iran, Syria, or Sudan. Most of our participants are able to secure a B-1 or B-2 visa with the help of some additional paperwork the ASP team can produce. A member of the ASP team will contact you if your application indicated you are from a country that will require a visa. However, please email Kellie Clock at any time to discuss your options.

Submit final program payment by December 3, 2018.

The total fee for the program is $3,700 USD. The non-refundable program fee (minus any deposit) must be paid in full by Monday, December 3, 2018 at 5:00pm EST.There will be non-recoverable costs incurred should you withdraw having paid the program fee.

To submit your final program fee payment using a credit card or ACH bank transfer, click here to go to our payment website. Click on “Short Course Payments & Registrations,” then“Short Course Full Program Fee,” then choose the course to which you have been accepted. Enter the remaining balance owed and proceed with payment.

Alternatively, you can submit your full program payment with a wire transfer. When you make your wire transfer, please also send an email to clockkel(at)msu.edu with a copy of your transfer receipt. Be sure to include transfer and administrative fees on top of your payment. These fees vary by bank and money transfer organizations. Use the following account information when making your transfer:

Program Calendar

Click here to access the tentative calendar of activities and excursions for the Short Course in January! This calendar is subject to change until the program begins. A final calendar will be provided to you during orientation.

Packing

General Must Have: Passport and copies of passport, backpack or small travelling bag for trips and classes, wallet, walking shoes, electronics and chargers, adaptors for electronics if necessary, medications and print out of prescription sheets for such in carry on.

January Short Course Additional Must Have: warm coat, gloves/mittens, hat, scarf, boots, sweater, sweatshirt, warm socks. If you have ski or snowboard equipment (jacket, snow pants, goggles, etc.) bring it with you for our ski trip!

General Helpful Hints: always have copies of passport in your wallet while travelling and while you're here, pack a set of clothes in your carry on in case your checked luggage is delayed, have phone charger in carry on in case of needing to contact ASP for travel changes.

Student Life

East Lansing is a medium sized college town, and the cost of living is affordable for students. While the program includes on-campus meals, you should prepare for additional costs related to extra-curricular activities, including shopping and eating out (restaurant eating).

MSU's campus is very large! Most Spartans choose to walk to and from class, while others may ride bikes. A great alternative to walking and bike riding is the CATA (Capital Area Transit Authority) bus system, serving MSU's campus and the greater Lansing area.

Michigan can be very cold in January. The average high temperature is 29°F/-2°C and the average low temperature is 13°F/-10°C. Going through life in such cold temperatures might be quite shocking for you! To prepare, be sure to bring a warm coat and boots with you, as snow is likely during your time here. Bring a hat, gloves, and scarf, and remember to layer your clothes each day. With jeans, leggings, long sleeved shirts, and sweaters/sweatshirts, you will be able to dress well for the cold!

East Lansing is a welcoming community with diverse shops and restaurants located just off MSU's campus. Using the CATA bus system, Michigan's capital city of Lansing is only 20 minutes away.

Health Insurance Information

You will automatically be enrolled in our Health Insurance Plan with International Student Information! The cost of this plan is included in your program fee.

Your plan is with Tokyo Marine HHC and has a $100,000 policy maximum and $0 deductible. Your provider network is the First Health Network.

Plan Highlights:- $0 Copay (upfront fee) when visiting any Urgent Care Facility- $200 Copay (upfront fee) when visiting an emergency room. If you are admitted to the hospital as an in-patience, that fee will be waived.- Coverage throughout the United States, as long as the health care provider is in-network.